The ways in which undergraduate students learn – and want to learn – are changing, according to speakers at an upcoming event celebrating academic innovation at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ.
On May 9, you are invited to join the second annual celebration of innovation in teaching and learning at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ. You will hear colleagues discuss how a number of innovative eLearning, experiential education and first-year transition projects are improving the student experience at York.
Learn how they are using innovative new techniques to enhance the classroom experience, ease first-year students into university with an online enrolment advising system, course-based peer mentoring, and more.
The event will take place in the Tribute Communities Recital Hall, Accolade East Building on York's Keele campus. There are a few seats available, register now for this empowering event by contacting Suharshi Perera at extension 55280, or by e-mail to sperera@yorku.ca.
Thursday, May 9th, 8:30am to 4pm
Tribute Communities Recital Hall
Accolade East Building
4700 Keele Street, Toronto
8:30 to 9am - On-site registration and continental breakfast (Breakfast will be located in the CIBC Lobby, Accolade East Building)
9 to 9:45am - Opening Remarks & Keynote Address "Challenge of Change in Higher Education", Speaker: Rhonda Lenton, vice-president academic & provost.
9:45am to 12:30pm - Presentations on eLearning & Experiential Education.
12:30 to 2pm- Lunch break
2 to 2:30pm - Afternoon overview and keynote address "Reframing the New Student Experience", Speaker: Janet Morrison, vice-provost students.
2:30 to 4pm - Presentation on enhancing the first-year experience.